in-home
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Two decades ago, California like many states started paying in-home aides and family members to assist elderly and disabled beneficiaries because it is less expensive than nursing homes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
There are its namesake drugstores, but also pharmacy-benefits manager Caremark, insurer Aetna, primary-care center Oak Street Health, and in-home services provider Signify Health.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
“Home modifications and repairs, ongoing upkeep, paid help and in-home healthcare are not ‘extra’ costs — they are part of the real retirement budget.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Her family has in-home support aides during the weekends, but they are unable to help during regular school hours and would not be able to assist during a strike.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
She continued with private tutors, but not in-home.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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